How long could it have lived if I hadn't picked it?

It would have been trampled on if it hadn’t been plucked out of the ground 

Someone else could have taken it instead 

He could have torn her petals apart 

Why is it still colorful after being dry for so long?

It’s pigmentation amazes me even after being dehydrated for so long 

That part of her keeps her appealing and admirable 

Seems like even though she was ripped out of her fantasy her colors keep thriving

How is it’s stem still standing tall? 

She’s very fragile and a ruthless touch could polverise her stem 

Despite her weakness she looks stronger than ever 

Forgetting about the good times keeps her sturdy